Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

package (16 ounces) bowtie pasta

5 oz

fresh baby spinach, (coarsely chopped)

and 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1/2 cup

red bell pepper, (chopped)

1 can

mandarin oranges

1/2 cup

shredded carrots

1/3 cup

fresh green onions, (chopped)

1/3 cup

fresh cilantro, (chopped)

Optional: 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted if desired)

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

1/3 cup

light soy sauce

1/3 cup

rice vinegar

1 tsp

sesame oil

3 tbsp

white sugar

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1/4 cup

toasted sesame seeds